The Black Seeds celebrate the 20 year anniversary of their debut album ‘Keep On Pushing’ by pressing it to 180g red vinyl

Twenty years on, The Black Seeds mark the two decade anniversary of their debut album Keep On Pushing as a first ever vinyl release.

In 1998, The Black Seeds formed their roots in Wellington – a creative, 90’s rock based community that was embraced by the sounds of the likes of Shihad, Fur Patrol and Weta.

2001 marked the beginning of the Welly Roots sound and the release of The Black Seeds – Keep On Pushing – reaching Platinum sales in New Zealand and shaping the funk, soul, afrobeat and other eclectic elements over their dub/reggae foundation.

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Keep On Pushing’s bold themes of love, optimism and flair has resonated with fans across the world, shaping them as the creative, vibrant 8 piece band they are today, “This album marked a change culturally as well as in sound, a south pacific take on soul, where we were proud of our multicultural heritage and our accents. It was a move away from DJ’s to a big band sound. It was the beginning of The Black Seeds as a party band, we wanted to create a funky feel good sound that embraced everyone who experienced it.” – Barnaby Weir, Lead singer and founding member.

This special anniversary vinyl edition will feature mixes of all ten tracks from the original album, featuring songs such as Coming Back Home and Hey Son alongside some exclusive release merch, sold here .

Over the past two decades, The Black Seeds have taken their boundary-crossing reggae fusion to the world. One of New Zealand’s most-loved acts, at home the multi-platinum-selling band are revered stalwarts of the touring and festival circuit, while abroad they’ve spearheaded New Zealand’s internationally renowned roots movement alongside the likes of Fat Freddy’s Drop and Katchafire.

Firmly rooted in the bass-heavy Jamaican sounds that inspired the birth of the band, since 1998 The Black Seeds’ have continued to push the boundaries of reggae without compromising the music’s heart. Seamlessly blending funk, soul, dub and Afrobeat into their reggae foundation, along with their own South Pacific influences, the result is a unique sound that stays true to the bands roots.

Described by Clash Music as “one of the best live reggae acts on the planet’’, the band have earned a reputation for rocking dancefloors around the world. With numerous sold-out tours behind them, and performances at the world’s leading festivals, The Black Seeds 8-peice live show brings raw energy and good vibes wherever they go.